CMST 2064 Ch.4 NEW

There are more than _____ religions in the world. a. 4,000 b. 400 c. 4,500 d. 40,000 e. 40

a. 4,000

Which characteristics are common in monochronic time cultures? a. Members like to concentrate on one job before moving to another. b. Members are frequently late for appointments. c. Members like thinking about several tasks at one time. d. Members feel comfortable holding 2 or 3 conversations at the same time. e. Relationships are far more important than schedules.

a. Members like to concentrate on one job before moving to another.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, each of the following states have a "majority-minority" population EXCEPT: a. New York b. California c. Hawaii d. New Mexico e. Texas

a. New York

Reggie is highly structured and good at coordinating the group's work and keeping it organized. He never misses a deadline and expects others to do the same. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Reggie? a. sensor b. judger c. intuitive d. perceiver e. thinker

b. judger

The statement, "men are good at home repairs, while women are good at home decorating" is an example of a. ethnocentrism. b. stereotyping. c. prejudice. d. discrimination. e. internalized oppression.

b. stereotyping.

According to Stephen Prothero, _________percent of adults in the United States believe in God. a. 80 b. 50 c. 90 d. 40 e. 25

c. 90

During the 1990s, ______________ were the fastest growing racial/ethnic group. a. African Americans b. Asian Americans c. Hispanic/Latino Americans d. European Americans e. Native Americans

c. Hispanic/Latino Americans

All of the following communication behaviors are discussed in Cheris Kramarae's Muted Group Theory EXCEPT a. Power imbalances affect the quantity and quality of group participation by women as well as the poor and other minorities. b. The English language is manmade. c. Women should avoid challenging men in positions of power. d. Women should become more politically active. e. Male dominance limits freedom of expression by women, the poor, and other minorities.

c. Women should avoid challenging men in positions of power.

High power distance is characterized by beliefs that a. power distinctions are minimized. b. assertiveness is a valuable skill. c. all people are not created equal. d. there should be no more rules than are strictly necessary. e. people in positions of power should be compassionate.

c. all people are not created equal.

In ___________cultures, people are more dependent on language to express what they mean. a. high power distance b. monochronic c. low-context d. low power distance e. high-context

c. low-context

According to The Institute for Global Ethics, the following are core global values EXCEPT: a. love b. truthfulness c. peace d. fairness e. freedom

c. peace

The statement, "I don't want a person with disabilities working on our group project" is an example of a. ethnocentrism. b. stereotyping. c. prejudice. d. discrimination. e. internalized oppression

c. prejudice.

People who have biased beliefs about group members that are not based on direct experience and firsthand knowledge or have irrational feelings of dislike and even hatred for certain groups would be classified as a. ethnocentric. b. stereotypical. c. prejudiced. d. discriminatory. e. racist.

c. prejudiced.

Holding a generalization about a group of people that oversimplifies their characteristics is an example of a. ethnocentrism. b. prejudice. c. stereotyping. d. discrimination. e. acceptance.

c. stereotyping.

Which of the following statements would be made by someone from a low-context culture? a. I rely on facial expressions to interpret what others mean. b. Feelings are a valuable source of information. c. I try to maintain harmony in my communication with others. d. I like to be accurate, clear, and direct when I talk to others. e. I communicate in an indirect fashion.

d. I like to be accurate, clear, and direct when I talk to others.

Which generation is described as follows: they are confident and have high self-esteem, are collaborators who favor teamwork, and generally like keeping their career options open. a. Traditionalists b. Boomers c. Generation Xers d. Millennial e. Builder Generation

d. Millennial

Collectivist cultures place greater value on a. uncertainty. b. esteem and self-actualization needs. c. personal freedom. d. collaboration and cooperation. e. directness of communication

d. collaboration and cooperation.

The act of excluding people who are different from opportunities granted to others is an example of a. ethnocentrism. b. prejudice. c. stereotyping. d. discrimination e. acceptance.

d. discrimination

According to your textbook, there are 3 levels of diversity in every group. Which of the following dimensions characterize the third (external) dimension? a. personality dimensions b. race, gender, and age c. physical characteristics and abilities d. education, religion, and income e. sexual orientation

d. education, religion, and income

Which cultural dimension would be characterized by the following components: (1) subordinates should be consulted; (2) privileges and status symbols are frowned upon; (3) parents treat their children as equals; and (4) teachers expect students to express their opinions in class? a. individualism b. collectivism c. uncertainty avoidance d. low power distance e. high power distance

d. low power distance

According to Hofstede, the people of Japan, Venezuela, and Italy live in a(n) ________________ culture. a. individualistic b. high power distance c. low power distance d. masculine e. monochronic

d. masculine

More monochronic cultures are in a. Central and South America. b. Asia. c. southern Africa. d. northern Europe and North America. e. northern Africa.

d. northern Europe and North America.

Even when everyone else in the group is upset or confused, Anthony stays cool, calm, and objective. He doesn't mind making tough decisions and can't understand why other group members get upset about things that are not relevant to the issue under discussion. In most situations, Anthony thinks it is more important to be right than liked. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Anthony? a. extrovert b. sensor c. intuitive d. thinker e. perceiver

d. thinker

When analyzing and adapting group member diversity, you should consider members' a. race. b. gender. c. age. d. sexual orientation. e. All of the above.

e. All of the above.

Which of the following groups would be considered a co-culture? a. American Indian tribes b. Hispanic/Latino Americans c. Irish Americans d. Arab Americans e. All of the above.

e. All of the above.

In dialectic terms, the opposite or counterpart of a Myers-Briggs judger is a. an extrovert. b. an intuitive. c. a sensor. d. a thinker. e. a perceiver.

e. a perceiver.

In You Just Don't Understand, Deborah Tannen's two-world hypothesis concludes that a. men seek status. b. women seek connection. c. men seek independence. d. women seek interdependence. e. all of the above are true

e. all of the above are true

In cultures with masculine values, a. men are supposed to be assertive, tough, and focused on material success, whereas women are supposed to be more modest, tender, and concerned with the quality of life. b. men are supposed to focus on material success. c. women are supposed to be modest and tender. d. women are supposed to be more concerned with the quality of life. e. all of the above are true

e. all of the above are true

Kim is people-oriented. She wants everyone in the group to get along. She often spends extra time helping other group members. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Kim? a. sensor b. thinker c. intuitive d. perceiver e. feeler

e. feeler

All of the following statements are characteristics of people who have prejudices EXCEPT: a. They deny opportunities granted to certain groups of people such as employment, equal rights, and housing. b. Their beliefs about others are rarely based on extensive experience and firsthand knowledge. c. They have irrational feelings or dislike for certain groups. d. They justify negative feelings toward members of certain groups. e. They have negative attitudes about people that are based on faulty stereotypes.

a. They deny opportunities granted to certain groups of people such as employment, equal rights, and housing.

Which generation has been described as follows: Two world wars and the Great Depression taught this generation how to live within limited means. a. Traditionalists b. Boomers c. Generation Xers d. Millenials e. Net Generation

a. Traditionalists

People who believe that their culture is better than other cultures or that their culture should be the role model for other cultures would be classified as a. ethnocentric. b. stereotypical. c. prejudiced. d. discriminatory. e. racist.

a. ethnocentric.

Which of the following traits are included in the Big Five Personality Traits and in the MyersBriggs Type Indicator? a. extraversion b. neuroticism c. agreeableness d. conscientiousness e. openness to experience

a. extraversion

In high-context cultures, messages are a. implicit. b. explicit. c. objective. d. factual. e. all of the above.

a. implicit.

Which of the following cultural dimensions is ranked very high in the United States? a. individualism b. collectivism c. high power distance d. low power distance e. high context

a. individualism

Wanda tends to focus on details of the group project. She prefers to concentrate on one task at a time. Of all the group members, Wanda may be the most practical and realistic. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Wanda? a. sensor b. thinker c. intuitive d. perceiver e. feeler

a. sensor

Which generation is described as follows: they are workaholics who are willing to challenge the status quo and are politically adept on the job. They believe that they are always right, but are willing to work hard to get what they want. a. Traditionalists b. Boomers c. Generation Xers d. Millenials e. Builder Generation

b. Boomers

Which of the following groups of countries is the most collectivist? a. Australia, Canada, and New Zealand b. Central and South America c. Italy, Denmark, and Sweden d. the United States and England e. Holland, Belgium, and France

b. Central and South America

The following are examples of high power distance cultures EXCEPT: a. Malaysia b. Israel c. Guatemala d. Panama e. Philippines

b. Israel

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture, which country is ranked #1 in terms of masculine values? a. U.S.A. b. Japan c. Italy d. Mexico e. Israel

b. Japan

In the homogeneous <-> heterogeneous group dialectic, homogeneous refers to a. a group composed of members who are different from one another. b. a group composed of members who are the same or similar. c. a group with a mixed sexual orientation. d. a group of men. e. a group of women.

b. a group composed of members who are the same or similar.

Oscar is very outgoing and tends to talk more than others during group discussions. He enjoys working in the group and encourages others to get involved. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Jasper? a. thinker b. extrovert c. feeler d. introvert e. sensor

b. extrovert

People who share beliefs such as "It is the duck that squawks that gets shot," or "Seeing is better than hearing," would be characterized as members of a _______________ culture. a. individualistic b. high-context c. polychronic d. low-uncertainty e. high-power

b. high-context

Jason appears to be a very private person. He carefully thinks about what he is going to say before speaking. He enjoys the group but would prefer to work alone. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Jason? a. extrovert b. introvert c. perceiver d. judger e. None of the above.

b. introvert

Dennis is always the most organized member of his group. He frequently encourages the group to plan ahead. He develops lengthy "To Do" lists of tasks for the group to follow. Which Myers-Briggs personality trait best describes Dennis? a. sensor b. judger c. intuitive d. perceiver e. thinker

b. judger